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CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
8,000
Recall Date
July 17, 2003
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2418.

There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. The first is a chrome and silver lighter, in the shape of a rearing horse. It is about 2.3 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-36." The second lighter is silver-colored, in the shape of a bird head holding a snake. It is about 2.5 inches long and is labeled "DE-L-23."

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2418.

Return the lighters to the store where purchased, for a refund.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Dollar Stores In Texas, From November 2002 Through December 2002, For About $1. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2418.

Call De Bon Sales Inc. collect at (713) 541-2100 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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Dollar Stores In Texas, From November 2002 Through December 2002, For About $1. Recall FAQ

Dollar Stores In Texas, From November 2002 Through December 2002, For About $1. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, De Bon Sales Announce Recall of Cigarette Lighters. The notice was published on July 17, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,000 units are potentially affected.